Life Energy Massage

I felt this place’s service is great.
My wedding is coming soon, it is a great place to loose weight without even exercising, but only through getting massages to relax muscle. Lol
They are professional, and my tired neck got much better after getting services, so I decided to go every other week!

JOE is the man!!! Joe is a great massage therapist. I used to see Joe regularly until he moved to Quincy. :(I really wish he move back to Boston!!! I have knots on back and lots of tension on shoulder to all the way to back of my neck that I have to see massage therapist or chiropractor regularly. When Life Energy Massage was in Boston, my #1 massage therapist in Boston was Joe. I tried most of massage places in Back bay/​Fenway/​Downtown in Boston, but so far I think Joe is the #1 guy in my opinion. If you are looking for a deep tissue or acupressure type of massage therapy, Joe is for you!
If you can afford time to go Quincy to have a massage, you MUST try Joe!!!

After seeing all the great reviews on Unilocal,I decided to purchase a groupon that was being offered for two 1-​hour accupressure massages to see what the rave was all about. I came in on a Monday night after scheduling with Joe the week before (he get’s busy so schedule in advance!). When I came in for my appointment, the person at the desk seemed a little surprised to see me so I explained to him that I had a 5:30 pm appointment with Joe. Turns out that Joe wasn’t at the place and that he had left to go have lunch with a friend a little earlier and was on his way back. No biggie, I wasn’t in a rush and I said I would wait.
The person at the desk did offer to start my massage for me until Joe came back but I kindly declined. ~20 minutes later Joe arrives and is immediately apologetic. He explains to me that he doesn’t know why but he had me down for a 6:30 pm appointment. Hey, people make mistakes so I wasn’t going to fault him for something as small as that. From the beginning I could tell that this wasn’t like the usual deep tissue massages that I’ve had in the past. Joe pointed out a few trouble areas that I was having some pain and discomfort with that I hadn’t mentioned before. There was this neck stretching thing that I wasn’t too keen on but after he was done and when I stood up, I definitely felt taller. lol He also introduced a belly massage that I honestly thought was odd at first but in the end it was strangely relaxing? All in all I enjoyed the experience and have my next appointment scheduled!

This is the first time I write a review and I think that Joe is amazing.
I have tried other massages where they literally just «rub» your back — that doesnt do anything. Here, Joe really has skilled hands. His fingers press down at the points that truely relax my shoulders and lower back. My entire back was stiff and now feels much better — one hour! My husband likes the stretch too and he is impressed that the therapist knows which part of his back is sore without notifying him before hand.
I came in with a groupon, but felt no discount at the service at all in terms of quality. That tells me a lot about the integrity of the place.
The environment might not look like the typical spa kind of set up but kind of small and cramped. Dont be scared of the look, putting yourself in the right hand is the way to go.
Parking wise, 101 Holmes st is hidden in the same building as 93 Holmes st. There is no parking lot or garage, but there were plenty of spaces for 3-​hr street parking.

Hidden jewel. If you want skilled hands and help with sore muscles or just need to relax go here. I recommend Arlyn.

I wish I could give this review ten stars. I have struggled with chronic back pain for almost 20 years, I have been to every doctor (pain clinic at the Brigham included), physical therapist, acupuncturist, massage therapist. I was pretty sure my lot in life was to live with this pain. Until I found Joe. 5 sessions later I almost pain-​free — I’m stunned. I can’t believe this was right in Quincy and I’ve been not living life to the fullest because of pain for years. Joe is really good at what he does. He is a pain specialist, better than any doctor I’ve ever seen. These are not relaxation massages (maybe he does that too — I don’t know) and they can be intense, but he is knowledgeably undoing years of damage to my muscles. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Joe is «The Man» when it comes to therapeutic massage. In all of my 60 plus years he is only the 2^nd person to diagnose my mild scoliosis. My Ortho Doc with the help of an x-​ray is the other person. He will go as deep as you can take it in order to loosen muscles that have been tight for decades. I have had 4 treatments so far and I am feeling good. I will go weekly until Joe says we can go out longer in between sessions.

Joe was amazing! My back and neck felt so great after my massage. He was so professional and friendly, already made my next appointment :)

I have been battling with cancer. I’m also a college professor, and spend so much time at my computer. I was in so much pain. I signed up for a monthly membership at another spa and went to different spas using groupon. I finally found Joe and my life has been changed forever. I now don’t have that nagging pain, and can tolerate chemotherapy much better. I also can focus more on my teaching. His acupressure and cupping are amazing. Joe could tell where your pain and your problems are. He’s so gifted, and I’m very thankful to have him as my therapist. I now cancelled my membership at another spa. Thanks Joe for saving my life.

My family goes to Joe for cupping and a massage whenever we have a bad cold, bronchitis, flu, pneumonia. His treatment is excellent!!! You need to spend a couple of days in bed after cupping if you are really sick, but you get well afterwards. I couldn’t shake off a really bad cold for 3 months a couple winters ago and it was wearing me down. When I found that Joe does cupping, my life changed. I go for cupping and get well very fast. It gets the chill out of your body. I had cupping many times in my life outside U.S. and I swear by it. Good for pains and aches too. And Joe’s treatment is very thorough. Joe is great. I highly recommend him.

Life Energy Massage fixed my chronic pain issues. I highly recommend that anyone considering a therapeutic massage to go here. Joe, the owner is amazing and extremely fair with pricing.

Arlyn was informative and focused on troubled spots after doing a full assessment. I heard of this amazing spot via Groupon and it was worth it! I left feeling revitalized and looking forward to my next appointment.

This is my 1^st time writing a review because Joe is someone worth writing for. I found this place through groupon. I have always had back, and shoulder pain for years. Specially my shoulder blade, every time i work out or lift something heavy, its so painful it feels like someone is constantly stabbing me. I tried many different massages like tuina, Swedish, deep tissue, ect. It feels great for a few days then the pain starts coming back again until i came to Joe.
Five minutes in to the section, he already knew the cause of my problems. He also knew there was something wrong with my endocrine system and i told him i don’t sweat. He told me he could fix it. Joe uses the technique acupressure to pin point the source of pain, the knots in my back and shoulder and constantly applying pressure to the knot to minimize it so the pain would go away.
WARNING, if you are looking for a soothing massage, Joe is not the person to go to. But if you want someone to actually help to get rid of the cause of your problems, then Joe is your guy. He truly wants to help you get better and if Quincy is a problem location, he also does home visits.
Joe said 5 sections will get rid of my problems because i am young and i heal faster. I saw him once a week and i had finished my last section last week. all the knots in my back that i did not even know existed were gone. I tried cupping for the first time and i did it for 4 sections. If you do not know what cupping is you can google it for a fuller explanation or ask Joe about it. It was painful due to a deep cause of pain in my shoulder blade and my back looks horrible but i can see myself getting better. Each section, the color gets lighter, my shoulders were getting lighter. It took like 4 sections to totally get rid of my shoulder blade pain but Joe’s techniques truly works. His knowledge about the human body and the actually cause of the pain is remarkable. i have referred friends to see him too.
Joe is the guy that will find your source of pain and help you heal. He is nicest and easy going person to talk to. He knew that i was a student who doesn’t have a job, he gave me and my friend student discounts and refused to accept tips from us. He became the only massage therapist i will go to from now on. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND JOE.

AHHH!!! If you want a masseuse that knows your muscles and bones better than you do, this is the place. I’ve seen Joe Chan about once a month for deep tissue massages ever since February 2013. His therapy is different than any other massage I’ve had, the stress relief and relaxation lasts for days. It may be a bit of a trek to go to North Quincy, but it is worth it. Plus the location is two little blocks from the station.

My experience with Joe at Life Energy Massage dates back to January 2014 with a Groupon I was gifted for five 1-​hr massages. I’ve been visiting and working with Joe ever since. As a warning, if you are looking for a soothingly, soft massage this is not for you. If you are looking for someone to actually help with posture and alignment then Joe is your guy.
In 2014, I was experiencing pinched nerve issues in my upper back and acupuncture/​yoga was not improving it. After two visits with Joe my pain and discomfort went away. I’m a naturally tense and tight muscled woman, and have a high pain tolerance. Combining these results in very knotty muscles.
Over the past year, Joe has successfully loosened my back up and whittled away at the many knots I have. I will continue to see him as long as I am in Boston.
He moved his practice from Downtown Crossing to Quincy in October 2014. Since Quincy is out of the way for some, he will travel to your home at any time during the day for convenience and work schedule accommodation.
I highly recommend Joe for a couple of reasons: his passion for helping fix problems and ailments is evident; the amount of targeted intense pressure he uses to loosen and mobilize deep, tight muscles is perfect; and finally he strives to make you feel comfortable by using heat, aromatherapy, and soothing music/​sounds.

Joe is amazing! I’ve been to so many massage places due to my back injury 3 years ago and no one can compare to him. He is very good at what he does. He has helped me manage my chronic pain. My back used to hurt if I stand for 20 minutes now I can stand for an hour. And I can use the elliptical for at least 30 minutes. Joe is the man!

Joe is very sweet, knowledgable and actually cares about helping you feel better. If you have a serious muscle problem you need help with go to him!

The most THERAPEUTIC massage ever. Joe can actually fix your problems and ailments. Unlike most masseuses who hardly use any pressure for temporary relaxation without DOING anything, Joe uses the proper amount of deep intense pressure to loosen and mobilize tight muscles. I came in with chronic patellar tendonitis (5 months) from basketball, and after 1 hour with Joe, my knee was pain-​free at full flexion/​extension and range-​of-​motion! Seems like the tendonitis was due to overtight quadriceps and calves.
As someone who’s tried many (20 – 25) masseuses since 2009 via Groupon and LivingSocial, I haven’t been to anyone else since going to Joe in 2013. Since then, I’ve recommended classmates and colleagues to Joe, and they’ve all said the same things. «ALL MY KNOTS are GONE!» «This guy is amazing!»
Please take note of the new location in North Quincy as of 10÷1÷2014. Less than 5 minutes from Red Line MBTA.